Antoine Hoppenot’s match-winner in stoppage time (90’ +4) helped Reno 1868 FC claim its first win over its in-state rival in the Silver State Cup in front of a crowd of 5,559 people at Greater Nevada Field. 

Abend, a native of Israel, was a regular starter with Louisville FC during the championship season in the midfield. He scored his first and only goal on Sept. 2 and provided a defensive presence all season long recording 30 clearances, 2 blocks and 39 interceptions in 2017.

Reno 1868 FC has signed midfielder Guy Abend to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday pending league and federation approval.